Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quoteShare via Email Print this Page Daily Quotes Archives2022-03-05 Mar 4, 2022Only a debt-backed system of paper money could finance the great wars, the social improvements and the fevered dreams of the 20th century.~ Brian MaherThroughout the history of the United States, war has been the primary impetus behind the growth and development of the central state. It has been the lever by which presidents and other national officials have bolstered the power of the state in the face of tenacious popular resistance.~ Bruce D. PorterWars in old times were made to get slaves. The modern implement of imposing slavery is debt.~ Ezra Pound Mar 3, 2022In war, truth is the first casualty.~ AeschylusThe first casualty when war comes is Truth.~ Hiram JohnsonAll warfare is based on deception. There is no place where espionage is not used. Offer the enemy bait to lure him.~ Sun Tzu Mar 2, 2022Is there any man, is there any woman, let me say any child here that does not know that the seed of war in the modern world is industrial and commercial rivalry?~ Woodrow WilsonWar is the trade of Kings.~ John DrydenThe history of war is the history of powerful individuals willing to sacrifice thousands upon thousands of other people’s lives for personal gains.~ Michael Rivero Mar 1, 2022No matter what political reasons are given for war, the underlying reason is always economic.~ A. J. P. TaylorWars are caused by undefended wealth.~ General Douglas MacArthurHistory teaches that wars begin when governments believe the price of aggression is cheap.~ Ronald Reagan Feb 28, 2022The most extravagant idea that can be born in the head of a political thinker is to believe that it suffices for people to enter, weapons in hand, among a foreign people and expect to have its laws and constitution embraced. No one loves armed missionaries; the first lesson of nature and prudence is to repulse them as enemies.~ Maximilien François Marie Isidore de RobespierreIt may be your intent to be our masters; how can it be ours to be your slaves?~ MeliansEvery citizen should be a soldier. This was the case with the Greeks and Romans, and must be that of every free state.~ Thomas Jefferson Previous week's quotes Next week's quotes Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print